NATO, Ukraine and Pete Hegseth

Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine and says Europe must be responsible for country’s security
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the war between Ukraine and Russia “must end,” that Kyiv joining NATO is unrealistic, and that the US will no longer prioritize European and Ukrainian security as the Trump administration shifts its attention to securing the US’ own borders and deterring war with China.
Hegseth rules out Ukraine NATO membership as part of any ceasefire with Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. will no longer be the "primary guarantor of security in Europe," which he said must step up to secure Ukraine.
Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine in peace deal with Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that he does not believe Ukraine joining NATO is “realistic,” as the Trump administration looks to broker an end to Russia’s war in the country.
Hegseth rules out Ukraine NATO membership, says security is Europe's obligation
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic, claiming Europe is responsible for protecting the war-torn nation and its borders.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy Says He Discussed Security Guarantees With NATO's Rutte
Writing on X, Zelenskiy said he and Rutte examined contacts with Ukraine's partners and "coordinated our next steps". "We cannot allow Putin to deceive everyone again," Zelenskiy wrote. "Before any potential negotiations,
Ukraine’s NATO dream: Four countries stand in the way
However, the US factor plays a significant role in shaping these opinions,” he said, adding that that Erdogan supports Ukraine's future membership in the alliance. “If (Ukraine's accession to) NATO is not an option,
Hegseth softens stance on Ukraine’s NATO goal as Trump doubles down
Their remarks added to the anxiety, in Washington and across Europe, surrounding Trump’s plan to pursue a deal that would end ...
Pete Hegseth warns NATO allies ‘Uncle Sam’ won’t be ‘Uncle Sucker,’ defends Ukraine border comments
Two percent is a start, as President Trump has said, but it’s not enough, nor is 3%, nor is 4% — more like 5%,” the defense ...
Hegseth responds to blowback from Ukraine, NATO remarks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday responded to global blowback to his comments this week that Ukraine should not ...
Unfounded rumor claims Pete Hegseth drank alcohol during NATO news conference
The U.S. secretary of defense previously addressed allegations of excessive drinking during his January 2025 Senate confirmation hearing.
Pete Hegseth tells NATO that a return to Ukraine's 2014 borders is ‘unrealistic'
Speaking at a NATO meeting in Belgium, the defense secretary said the U.S. would no longer tolerate an imbalanced ...
Pete Hegseth makes first visit to NATO with allies impatient to hear about US plans for Ukraine
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday made the first trip to NATO by a member of the new Trump administration, as ...
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Hegseth calls NATO membership for Ukraine unrealistic
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also dismissed deploying U.S. troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force.
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Ukraine’s President Zelensky is vowing that his war-torn nation isn’t accepting any deals made between Russia and the U.S.